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April 15, 2026 10:57 AM

PM Modi shares Sanskrit subhashitam, expresses gratitude to farmers amid festive celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam and expressed gratitude to farmers across the country, acknowledging their vital role in sustaining the nation, especially during ongoing festive celebrations. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Many festivals and celebrations have been observed across various parts of the country. For these occasions filled with enthusiasm and joy, we are grateful to our hardworking farmer brothers and sisters, who nourish the entire nation....

March 19, 2026 3:08 PM

PM Modi extends New Year, Navratri greetings to citizens across states; highlights cultural unity and spiritual values

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to citizens across several states on the occasion of the Hindu New Year and Chaitra Navratri, underlining the cultural, spiritual and philosophical significance of the festivals. In letters addressed to people in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi, the Prime Minister conveyed his “heartfelt greetings” on the beginning of the new year marked by Chaitra Shukla Pratip...

January 2, 2026 10:21 AM

No hike in domestic LPG prices; lower CNG and PNG rates offer New Year relief to consumers

The government on Thursday clarified that there has been no change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders for household consumers, even as prices of commercial LPG cylinders have been revised in line with international market trends. The clarification comes amid media reports suggesting a ₹111 increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said that commercial LPG prices are market-determined and linked to international benchmarks, particularly the Sa...

January 1, 2026 3:33 PM

Global Village ushers in 2026 with seven fireworks displays and drone shows

Global Village welcomed 2026 with a large-scale New Year’s Eve celebration featuring seven fireworks displays and coordinated drone shows marking midnight moments across seven countries. The multicultural destination said the celebrations drew families and visitors who gathered to witness the sky lit up in a series of synchronised spectacles. A live DJ performance at the main stage set the tone for the night, while roaming entertainers performed across the park. Extended operating hours allow...

January 1, 2026 2:51 PM

Sikkim to witness sustained progress in 2026: CM Tamang

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the people, expressing hope that 2026 would usher in fresh beginnings and renewed aspirations for citizens, while asserting that the mountain state would witness sustained progress in the year ahead. In his New Year message, the Chief Minister said that every new year brings an opportunity to move forward with greater clarity, confidence and purpose. He emphasised that unity and cooperation among the people rema...

January 1, 2026 12:04 PM

PM Modi extends New Year greetings to INSV Kaundinya crew

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended New Year greetings to the crew of INSV Kaundinya, who are currently on a maritime voyage, praising their enthusiasm and dedication as India prepares to welcome 2026. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Delighted to receive this picture from the team of INSV Kaundinya! Heartening to see their enthusiasm. As we are all set to usher in 2026, my special greetings to the INSV Kaundinya team, which is on the high seas. May the rest of their jou...

January 1, 2026 9:58 AM

Devotees brave cold to ring in New Year at Golden Temple, shrines across Punjab and Haryana

Braving the biting cold, hundreds of devotees visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar and other shrines across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh early Thursday to usher in the New Year. Devotees began queuing up at the Golden Temple from midnight, with long lines continuing through the morning for darshan at the Harmandir Sahib. Many also took a holy dip in the sarovar. “Offering prayers at the Golden Temple on the first day of the year feels truly special. We hope 2026 brings fulfilled prayer...

January 1, 2026 9:58 AM

Devotees throng Himachal temples to seek New Year blessings

A large number of devotees assembled in different parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, the first day of 2026, to express gratitude for the past year and seek blessings for the future. One of the busiest shrines in North India, the hilltop Naina Devi temple in Bilaspur district, witnessed a large number of pilgrims from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, according to temple officials. The popular shrines of Chintpurni in Una district and the Jwalaji and Brajeshwari Devi temples in Kangra ...

January 1, 2026 11:19 AM

World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges

10...nine...eight... As Wednesday turned to Thursday, people around the world said goodbye to a sometimes challenging 2025 and expressed hopes for the New Year to come. Midnight arrived first on the islands closest to the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean, including Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Tonga and New Zealand. One of the last centres to greet the New Year was New York, where revellers celebrated in subzero temperatures and those in Times Square watched the traditional ball...

January 1, 2026 9:07 AM

President Murmu extends New Year greetings, calls for renewed commitment to nation-building

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended her best wishes to citizens across the country and Indians living abroad on the occasion of the New Year, calling it a time for renewed energy, positive change and collective responsibility towards nation-building. In a post shared on X, the President said that the New Year symbolises fresh beginnings and offers an opportunity for reflection and setting new resolutions. She urged citizens to strengthen their commitment to national development, socia...